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In his sculpture design, Rob uses several computer programs to design, tweak and customize his sculpture designs before printing the patterns to many sheets of acid-free Bristol board. After the design and layout phase, the involved process of scoring, cutting, folding and gluing begins. Depending on the complexity of the sculpture, this can take up to several weeks to construct. After assembly, coats of sealer are applied before painting, usually with acrylic. Additional paint treatments such as burnishes, translucent layers or glazes are often applied. Lastly, protective clear coats complete the sculpture. Rob overviews the process and says, “It’s a real test of patience, but very much a labor of love and a precise, workable medium”.
At first thought, you might see Rob’s gold “Elemental Star” sculptures and think of the holidays. And with good reason, his work is often very compatible with seasonal décor. Many owners of his works display the pieces seasonally as ornaments or tree-toppers. However, reaching far beyond themed décor, Rob’s work is truly universal and speaks with an appeal that is easily appreciated any time.
One can define Rob’s work into two distinct categories: Firstly are those that have “standard stellations”, or regular mathematical shapes such as his “Spiny Star” and “Elemental Star”. Although you might find these particular shapes in a geometry textbook, Rob takes the often-mundane mathematics and transforms them into eye-appealing, colorful works of art that can be appreciated by everyone. Added to this are his larger sculptures that are unique, custom designs such as “Ingot Symmetry”. With literally quintillions of combinations possible with these shapes, many of his advanced sculptures are truly one of a kind.
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